No previous experience necesssary.
Course Summary
Course designed to enable operatives to use the Gotcha rescue kit in a variety of locations and to rescue a casualty who has fallen from a platform.
On successful completion of the course, delegates will be able to use the rescue kit to recover casualties who are suspended from fall arrest lanyards, wire rope fall arrest blocks, or flexible line fall arresters.
Theory
- Understand the implications of being suspended in a harness and the importance of rescue provision when working at height.
- Have a basic understanding of the different approaches to rescue and how the rescue kit fits into a hierarchy of options, e.g. improvised planned and emergency services.
- Understanding the importance of personal safety whilst carrying out rescue.
- Post rescue care and handover to a first aider or the emergency services.
- Identification of the key components for the rescue kit, their strengths and limitations.
- The ability to assess the situation and select the appropriate recovery technique, i.e. anchor point selection and suitable points of safety harness attachment.
Practical
- Correctly fitting and adjustment of a fall arrest harness.
- Correct use of double and / or single fall arrest lanyards for personal safety whilst traversing and rescuing.
- The importance of casualty management and the application of temporary aids.
- Remote deployment of the rescue kit from a position of safety and attachment to an unconscious casualty.
- Use of the rescue kit to raise and lower an unconscious suspended casualty.
- Correct use of the equipment to gain a mechanical advantage when lifting the casualty.
Delegates successfully completing the course will receive a certificate of attendance and photo ID card valid for 3 years.
Who is it for?
You will need
Delegates will need a Hard Hat, High-Vis, Boots & Harness
Your skill level
All delegates must be able to certify that they are physically fit and have no medical conditions that might prevent them working at height.
FAQs
Is previous experience required to attend this course?
No previous experience is necessary. But it would be envisaged that you will have a good working knowledge of the Work at Height Regulations and Health and Safety at Work Act 1974.
Do I need to pay for my training before I do it?
Yes you do, you can pay online when you book your course, or call 0845 872 3411 and pay with a credit card over the phone. Customers with credit terms, please call Training Plus to book your course on 0845 872 3411.
Can you cater for students with special needs?
Yes, but as with all special requirements that differ from the norm, please make us aware of your requirements and we will do our best to provide the appropriate support.
Are there any car parking spaces available?
Yes, there are a lot of FREE car parking spaces available in the area.
What accommodation is available?
There are a variety of hotels and B & B’s in the area. There is a list available to assist you with booking your stay.
Am I going to feel safe during my course participation?
Beside the fact that our staff and the environment of the school will make you feel happy and safe, CCTV is operating in most of the school’s areas.
I’m getting on a bit, is it like going back to school and will I feel out of place?
Not at all. A large percentage of our learners are mature students simply keeping up to date with current standards. Everybody is made to feel welcome in the centre.
